Limbo Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider

We are looking for an APP to help serve our central Virginia region patients at Lynchburg General Hospital, Centra Gretna Medical Center, Bedford Memorial Hospital, and Centra Southside Community Hospital (Farmville). At Lynchburg General we see around 70,000 patients per year and there are 54 beds. It is a busy community hospital and level 2 trauma center that maintains high quality acute MI and stroke certification programs. We were recently approved for brand new 65 bed Emergency Department (currently in the construction phase). Lynchburg General also has a behavioral health space that was just completed in summer of 2023. While you will have a primary location (LGH/BMH/CGMC/CSCH), you would be expected to rotate between all four locations.

Competitive, transparent compensation - $73.50/hour

Centra values integrity, excellence, respect, and diversity. As we pursue our mission to improve the health and quality of life for the communities we serve, we want to make certain we consistently reflect each of these values in our service and interactions with our patients, their loved ones, and others. We continue to demonstrate excellence as our leapfrog scores and gains over the past two years are impressive! You will find our non-profit, provider-led health system to be an organization that encourages collaboration, new ideas, and success. Every employee has a "voice" here at Centra, and our "just cause" initiative ensures that each person will be heard. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and less than 20 minutes from the Appalachian trail, you will be surrounded by beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Our hospitality is notable. Our dedication to our mission of inspiring hope and advancing health and healing is ongoing. You can thrive and make a difference here at Centra!

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is comprised of 500+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and serves 600,000 central and southern Virginians. CMG offers an integrated healthcare system, including 4 hospitals, 5 regional medical centers, 70+ physician practices, including primary care, medical, and surgical specialists. At Centra Medical Group you will find the kind of leadership (physician-led), forward-thinking, and partnerships necessary to thrive in today's healthcare marketplace.

Centra is continuing to grow, with plans to expand into a larger campus in the next few years. These plans include the construction of a new specialty office building, which will house the Brain and Spine programs along with other surgical specialists. In addition, a new 5-story patient care tower will house an additional 100 patients at Lynchburg General Hospital. The LGH ED will be replaced and incorporated as part of the new Northeast Tower. The new Emergency Department will include 71 treatment bays, five trauma bays and four imaging rooms. Enhancements will include a split flow model of care to expedite and enhance patient experience of care, an integrated EmPATH psychiatric patient space, super track/imaging/results lounge and improved connectivity and utilization of the ED observation unit.

Centra Medical Group is launching the health systems first clinical advancement program for CMG Advanced Practice Providers – LEAPP (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth, and Professionalism). This program is a two-tier self-directed pathway that allows our providers to choose how they wish to advance along the pathway. The goal of LEAPP is to provide APP's within the medical group with a structured pathway for advancement, while allowing them to focus on their interest with an associated financial incentive for completing the program. This is an exciting step for our medical group and our Advanced Practice Providers, and we look forward to sharing more with you. Lynchburg Community

Lynchburg, with a population of 85,000 (about the seating capacity of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum), is a great safe place to raise a family. Tons of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking, biking, mountain bike trails, camping, boating, fishing & canoeing. Hike the beautiful Sharp Top Mountain or Appalachian Trail or Bike on the Blackwater Creek Trail or Percival's Island in the heart of the city. The Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts offers some of America's finest performing artists. Enjoy an evening minor league baseball game with our Lynchburg City Howlers. Children will enjoy outdoor summer movies at the park, county fairs, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and picking blueberries & strawberries. They will love Amazement Square, an interactive hands-on children's museum in downtown Lynchburg. Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake is also nearby. Throughout our region, you will find an extraordinary quality of life in friendly communities with remarkably diverse and affordable housing options. Whether you prefer urban lofts, historic mansions, suburban estates, waterfront condos, or traditional, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, it's all waiting for you here. Taxes and utility rates are very moderate, contributing to a low overall cost of living.

Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have, and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment.

When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidates job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.

Responsibilities

History and physical examinations, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical history, drug allergies, surgeries and hospitalizations Works under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to provide medical services at Centra facilities and outreach locations Provides clinical support to nursing staff for care of complex patients at Centra facilities and affiliated joint venture facilities Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development needs, psychological status, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients served Screens hospitalized patient charts referred for noninvasive testing to determine most appropriate test Coordinates and implements discharge plans that include follow-up care, diet, equipment and medication Completes progress notes, admission and discharge summaries, collaborates with patients' physicians to provide holistic care Functions as an expert practitioner in the area of specialization, maintaining a current/relevant knowledge base in the field Serve and care for our patients, customers, and each other. Provide high quality, service and courtesy to all. Respond to customers, wants/needs in a positive manner Practices according to Centra's Customer Service Performance Standards Displays and promotes a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, patients, families and the public Serves a major role of patient's advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patient and physician Provides patients and families with education and support Promote department efficiency and improvement. Is dependable, punctual, and flexible. Willing to serve on committees Makes weekend rounds if required on a rotating basis per Medical Director

Qualifications

Required Education: Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School Required Certifications and Licensures: Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant ACLS (required only for LFM) Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care setting

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261
• Job Category Physician and Advanced Practice Providers
• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 02:49 PM
• Locations 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US